https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-assistant-journey-recruitment-ltd--76d6cd40-5c0d-48e0-82fd-1c6fdfd17eb0 RSS feed for Purchasing Assistant at Journey Recruitment Ltd. en-gb Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:09:18 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-assistant-journey-recruitment-ltd--76d6cd40-5c0d-48e0-82fd-1c6fdfd17eb0 https://jobs.co.uk/job/purchasing-assistant-journey-recruitment-ltd--76d6cd40-5c0d-48e0-82fd-1c6fdfd17eb0 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:52:08 GMT Location: Flackwell Heath | Salary: 28000.00-28000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | We are delighted to be supporting a successful High Wycombe based manufacturing and engineering business in their search for a newly created role of Purchasing Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced purchasing professional looking to take the next step in their career. Reporting to the Group Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager, you will support an efficient and commercially effective purchasing function, with the opportunity to develop towards a future management position. This is a Hybrid role working Monday to Friday 8:45am to 17.15pm. You will be based in the clients office close to High Wycombe. The salary for this role is up to £35K dependent on experience plus bonus. Main responsibilities for the Purchasing Assistant role are: Lead day-to-day purchasing assistant activities. Manage purchase requisitions, purchase orders, supplier acknowledgements and expediting. Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply issues. Manage inventory availability while reducing excess and obsolete stock. Support ERP/MRP systems, including supplier data, lead times and planning parameters. Support sourcing, cost reduction and supplier negotiations. Work closely with P... Permanent